Cork hit-and-run victim found by his wife

The victim of a suspected hit and run was found dead on the roadside by his wife, who had begun searching for him after he failed to return home.

The circumstances surrounding the incident in North Cork emerged last night as gardaí appealed for witnesses.

Gardaí in Mallow yesterday began an investigation following the discovery of the body of the man, 67, on the side of a road near Ballybane, Liscarroll, at around 9.30am.